PT Changed sequences in Attack of the Clones Blu ray.

Apparently two scenes (the Anakin & Obi-Wan Coruscant speeder chase & the end of the Yoda/Dooku fight have been re-edited in a different sequence. Heres a link to some pics scroll down to the Attack of the Clones section of the page- http://www.dvdactive.com/editorial/...es-part-four.html?post_id=79063&action=report

Was this just an editing mistake or was it an intentional change?

 

Considering that the blu-rays are a port of the original footage, new additions/changes notwithstanding, this was indeed intentional
I honestly didn't pay them any mind. I'm aware that something was changed but I can hardly tell

 

yes it was intentional by Lucas

and I do not like the change in the Dooku escape sequence, now it seems Yoda has a lot of time to go keep fighting Dooku but he simply doesn't do it

 

Dammit! So they didn't remove the Yoda lightsaber fight like I've done in my edit

 

The original footage was not like this.

Nobody knows. I'm betting (and hoping) it's a mistake since the music ceased to be in sync because of the swap.

Those swapped shots are one of the reasons for why I the DVD version is my preferred choice for watching the movie.

 

Yeah, it swaps stick out like a sore thumb because of the music sounding out of sync. That being said, I still prefer the Blu-ray for the better video and sound quality. Plus I like the added dialog of Shmi in peril during Anakin's nightmare on Naboo. It's creepy and helps me know what Anakin is experiencing.

 

I thought the inclusion of Shmi's haunting cries in Anakin's nightmare scene dramatically improved the scene. As if it was meant to be there from the start. Sends chills down my spine.

However, the edits made to Dooku's escape are completely unnecessary and undo a tightly edited escape. I *really* wish this would go the way of TESB SE Luke's scream and revert to its original form. I love Dooku's original escape.

 

I like your version better.

Not only should Yoda be above using weapons, he has two light saber duels, and doesn't win either-!

 

Should be? Why? When is that ever stated in the movies?

1. He's a Jedi.
2. Lightsabers are Jedi weapons.

Ergo...

 

And you don't see the point in this?

 

Lucas: Also another misconception is that Yoda teaches Jedi, but he is like a guru; he doesn’t go out and fight anybody.
Kasdan: A Jedi Master is a Jedi isn’t he?
Lucas: Well, he is a teacher, not a real Jedi. Understand that?
Kasdan: I understand what you’re saying, but I can’t believe it; I am in shock.
Lucas: It’s true, absolutely true, not that it makes any difference to the story.
Kasdan: You mean he wouldn’t be any good in a fight?
Lucas: Not with Darth Vader he wouldn’t.

REVENGE OF THE JEDI STORY CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT, JULY 13 to JULY 17, 1981

Then, when it came to Episode II, Lucas thought...how about a bouncing, flipping CGI Yoda with a lightsaber? It ruins the entire concept of the character, but it will be spectacular and fill up some time.

 

So no, you don't see the point.

 

Exactly, never stated in the movies. After all, story is always evolving and changing.

Ironic, eh?

 

Lucas has the misfortune of writing drafts of stories with 2 billion mouth-breathing geeks gaping over his shoulders.

You would think that fans, generally a more creative bunch, would understand this process better than anyone else, but no. Alas, they are damned literalists and won't tolerate change. But draft 256 was different! Lucas changed his mind!

Yeah, it's called writing. It doesn't fall from the sky complete.

 

It's just called writing. That he does it openly should be hailed as courageous, given the sitcom response.

And it's all important to have the positive review of a sitcom. Why, if my favorite comic strip is pilloried on Regis or The View or The Big Bang Theory I don't know how I could live with myself. Their opinions being magisterial, all encompassing.

 

They are called drafts for a reason and are only released as BtS material.

 

Oh, I agree that they shouldn't.

 

Lucas also has the option of keeping his drafts to himself until they are complete. That's also part of the writing process. It is generally assumed that published work is completed work.
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this x1000,

common sense doesn't always prevail though, sadly.

 

Except GL has shown this not to be the case with his constant tinkerings...